Senior Cost Manager – Data Centre & Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior Managing Cost Manager to lead cost and commercial management across complex programmes, including data centres. You will provide strategic cost advice from feasibility through final account, manage client interfaces, drive cost control, forecasting, and risk management, and support business development.

Strong leadership and MRICS are essential. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to shape Wales-based growth, with

Qualifications

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent).
• Strong experience managing costs on complex, high-value projects.
• Experience with data centres or mission-critical environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cost and commercial management across complex programmes.
• Provide strategic cost advice from feasibility to final account.
• Manage client interfaces and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee forecasting, cost control, and risk management.
• Support bids, proposals and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

MRICS Chartered

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior Managing Cost Manager to lead cost and commercial management across complex programmes, including data centres. You will provide strategic cost advice from feasibility through final account, manage client interfaces, drive cost control, forecasting, and risk management, and support business development.

Strong leadership and MRICS are essential. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to shape Wales-based growth, with